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The history behind the Blessing of the Animals: The first Christian Blessing of the Animals Ceremony was celebrated almost 800 years ago. It was Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) who first introduced the idea that human beings are only one of many creations of god and all...

Rescue Fundraising Events We thought it might be a good idea to highlight some of the events rescues put on in the summer to raise much needed funds: July 7, 2018 and August 18, 2018 Arnprior and District Humane Society http://www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca/events/ July...

Pet Proofing your Home and Yard Are you thinking about getting a pet? Pets are generally curious and you will have to pet proof their surroundings to keep them safe. Things to consider: • How big is the pet? • Can it get in to tight, narrow spaces? • Can it jump? •...

First Aid for your pet: Have you ever wondered what you would do if your dog gets hurt or gets in to an Emergency situation while you are out walking? What should you do if your pet chokes? What should you do if your pet has a seizure? A Pet First Aid course might be...

Ticks and Lyme Disease. It is that time again. As soon as the temperature is +4 C and higher we have to start protecting our pets. Ticks that are carrying Lyme Disease are infected with a bacterium called Borrelia. Once a tick is infected with Borrelia it remains a...

What can I expect if I witness the cremation of my companion? At Resting Paws we offer witnessing of the semi-private and private cremation free of charge. Since December 2017 we look after cremations on Saturday to give more people a chance to come out and be there...

I don’t know what to say when someone lost their pet….   We hear this a lot and just recently one of our clients asked if we could come up with some suggestions. Acknowledging that someone has lost a loved one (yes, a pet is a loved one) is key. We all know people who...

Happy New Year and all the Best for 2018. As the new year starts and we make resolutions we just want to remind everyone how easy it is to help animals. Here are some of the things people do to help: • Donate (money) to the Humane Society in their area • Donate...

We thought it might be important to walk you through the steps we take when we get a call that a pet has passed away. If your pet passes away at home you do not need to take it to a Veterinary Clinic. You can call us directly and we help you make the arrangements that...